CACR 26 (2008): relating to the state senate. Providing that state senators shall be 25 years of age or older.
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CACR 26 (2008)
relating to the state senate. Providing that state senators shall be 25 years of age or older.
- Status: Failed to pass
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Constitutional Amendments
The Story
The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 12, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 181–111. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a division vote 175–106. On March 18, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 186–110.
Sponsors
- Rep. Shawn Mickelonis (D - Straf 1) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, LOB 104
- February 14, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, LOB 104
Votes
- March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 181, nays 111, failed
- March 18, 2008, House: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt) — yeas 175, nays 106, passed
- March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 186, nays 110, failed
The Docket
- January 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 1:30 PM LOB 104
- February 14, 2008: Executive Session: 2/14/2008 1:00 PM LOB 104
- February 19, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 12 Reg (vote 9-1)
- March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass: MF DIV 181-111 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths
- March 18, 2008: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt): MA DIV 175-106
- March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MF DIV 186-110 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths
Laws It Would Change
- Part Second, Article 29 of the state Constitution
Related Bills
- CACR 13 (2007): relating to the state senate. Providing that state senators shall be 25 years of age or older.